Sewing Smorgasbord Scheduled for March 15th
Whether a novice or an advanced sewist, classes are available on Starting Your Sewing Journey focusing on “getting started” or classes entitled Fit is a Process or Creating Basic Skirts which are designed to assist you as you advance in your sewing journey.
Interested in learning how to make a Clothesline Rope Basket or Grandma’s Needle Book? Curious about the Featherweight Sewing Machines or Keepsake Memory Bears/Stuffed Animals/Pillows and T-Shirt Quilts? Is purchasing a Serger of interest to you? Does quilting interest you? If so, Defining Details: Quilting Basics and Beyond; Portrait Quilts; Quilted Christmas Tree Wall Hanging; or Quilting in the Kitchen may be of interest to you. Want to learn how to make Easy Peasy Gift Ideas, Hand Stitched Cards, a Feed Sack Tote bag, or a Denim Christmas Stocking? Perhaps The Art of Book Folding, Toothbrush Rug, a Crossback Apron or Creating with Heirlooms, pique your curiosity. Excited to learn more about the needle arts of Beginning Needle Tatting, Beginning Crochet, Basket Weave Crochet and Modern Chevron Crochet, Basic Hand Embroidery, or how to make a Small Pouch using a Double-Ended Tunisian Hook? Interesting in learning more about charitable sewing opportunities such as Gifts for Angels, I Found a Quilted Heart, The Turban Project or Newborns in Need? Looking for new Sewing and Crafting project ideas? Do your scissors need sharpening?
For these topics and many more, plan to attend the 50th annual Sewing Smorgasbord on Saturday March 15th to be held at Sheridan Middle School in Thornville, Ohio, (Perry County). This is the textiles and clothing update of the year sponsored by the Perry County Homemakers Organization and Ohio State University Extension. This year’s program includes over 30 classes on a variety of topics, over 15 exhibits by area businesses, a fabric fair, scissor sharpening, a Sewing Machine Raffle, and two Fat Quarter Raffles.
In honor and recognition of our 50th anniversary of the Sewing Smorgasbord, each participant will receive a “gift kit” upon entry. There are four gift kit options for participants – an Easy Jar Opener, Easy Candle Mat, Easy Drawstring Pouch or an Easy Mug Rug. A class will be offered to “walk” participants through the directions on how to make the kit they received.
Our 50th annual Sewing Smorgasbord will offer three (3) “Themed” Raffle Baskets (Sewing; Quilting; and Crafter’s Paradise including needlework and scrapbooking items). “Themed” Raffle Baskets tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
The sewing machine raffle is a Brother, Computerized Sewing Machine model number SQ9285 Sewing and Quilting Machine with Wide Table which features 150 built-in stitches, including many beautiful decorative, satin, and quilting stitches, with 8 styles of 1-step auto-size buttonholes. Raffle tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
The “Fat Quarter” raffle is simple. Bring a fat quarter and you will be entered in the drawing for the “basket” of fat quarters. The winner of the sewing machine, themed raffle baskets and fat quarter raffles will be announced at the conclusion of the day. You must be present to win.
The fabric fair is a huge attraction for annual attendees. The fabric fair is an opportunity for individuals to clean out their fabric closets and sell unwanted or orphan fabric. Individuals may sell pieces of fabric 1/8th yard in length or greater by putting the fabric in a clear, self-sealing plastic bag. Enclose an index card with your name, county, fiber content (if known) and asking price. A 10% handling and processing fee will be charged to all those choosing to sell fabric in the Fabric Fair. A team of Perry County Homemakers/volunteers will sell your fabric and you get the proceeds at the end of the day.
For a nominal fee, scissor sharpening will be provided by Charles Lewis of Chuck’s Sewing Machine Repair, Zanesville. Bring your scissors, drop them off, attend classes and pick them up at the end of the day.
Doors open to the public at 8:15 a.m. Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $10.00 (cash entry only) which is payable at the door. Participants may purchase a light lunch for a small fee or bring a brown bag lunch with them. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day with raffle winners being announced at the end of the day.
If you have questions, feel free to contact crshuster1@gmail.com For additional information or a complete listing of classes, contact the Perry County Ohio Homemakers Facebook page, Sewing Smorgasbord 2025 Events page on Facebook or OSU Extension, Perry County’s webpage at https://perry.osu.edu.